Poetry contest: VIA Metropolitan Transit is accepting entries for its Poetry on the Move contest. Winning poetry will be displayed on buses and vans in April. Participants can submit up to three poems with a 10-line limit. Entries accepted through Nov. 13 and should be mailed to VIA c/o Jerri Ann Jones, Public Affairs, P.O. Box 12489, San Antonio 78212. For more information, call 210-362-2370.

CineFestival entries: Filmmakers can enter their work in the 2014 Latino film festival in narrative feature, short, documentary and emerging artist categories. Late entries are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 1. Submit entries at www.withoutabox .com. The event is Feb. 22-March 1. Contact Yvonne Montoya at 210-271-3151.

Art grants: Artists can apply for a $5,000 grant from the Artist Foundation of San Antonio in the categories of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, media arts, classical singing, set design and costume design. Application open call through Nov. 12. For more information or to apply, visit www. artistfound.org. Winners will be announced in January.

Artists and musicians: The Amps & Easels Art and Music Festival is hosting an open call for musicians, artists and art vendors. The festival is scheduled for Nov. 15-16. To participate, call 210-683-5356 or email gtomasvphoto@yahoo.com.

Open art: The Art Syntropy Project will choose six artists to participate in an Art and Time Exhibit and online gallery. Entries must reflect “interconnections of the human race.” Entry fee is $20 for the first image, $10 for additional images. Visit www.artsyntro py.org or call 940-597-1053. Submit applications at apply@artsyntropy.org by Dec. 1.